Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
dentata
ID:
658239

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 25: 272 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657571

Common Names

  • Dubouzetia dentata
  • Toothed Dubouzetia
  • Dubouzetia Dentata

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Description

Dubouzetia dentata (also called White-flowered Dubouzetia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 6 m tall. It is native to New Caledonia and is found in humid forests. It has simple, alternate leaves, and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Dubouzetia dentata is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a hedge.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dubouzetia dentata is small and white, with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dubouzetia dentata is a slow-growing shrub that prefers a warm, humid climate and moist soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the ground.

Where to Find Dubouzetia dentata

Dubouzetia dentata is found in Australia.

Dubouzetia dentata FAQ

What is the common name of Dubouzetia dentata?

Toothed Dubouzetia

What is the native range of Dubouzetia dentata?

Australia

What are the growth requirements of Dubouzetia dentata?

Full sun and well-drained soil

Species in the Elaeocarpaceae family

Aceratium archboldianum, Aceratium brassii, Aceratium calomala, Aceratium concinnum, Aceratium dasyphyllum, Aceratium doggrellii, Aceratium ferrugineum, Aceratium hypoleucum, Aceratium ledermannii, Aceratium megalospermum, Aceratium muellerianum, Aceratium oppositifolium, Aceratium pachypetalum, Aceratium parvifolium, Aceratium pittosporoides, Aceratium sericeum, Aceratium sericoleopsis, Aceratium sinuatum, Aceratium sphaerocarpum, Aceratium tomentosum, Aristotelia australasica, Aristotelia chilensis, Aristotelia colensoi, Aristotelia fruticosa, Aristotelia peduncularis, Aristotelia serrata, Crinodendron brasiliense, Crinodendron hookerianum, Crinodendron patagua, Crinodendron tucumanum, Dubouzetia acuminata, Dubouzetia australiensis, Dubouzetia campanulata, Dubouzetia caudiculata, Dubouzetia confusa, Dubouzetia dentata, Dubouzetia elegans, Dubouzetia galorei, Dubouzetia guillauminii, Dubouzetia kairoi, Dubouzetia saxatilis, Elaeocarpus glandulosus, Elaeocarpus tremulus, Elaeocarpus sedentarius, Elaeocarpus acmocarpus, Elaeocarpus acmosepalus, Elaeocarpus acrantherus, Elaeocarpus acronodia, Elaeocarpus acuminatus, Elaeocarpus adenopus,

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